Articles by Andrew Tjaardstra
Singapore targets 2017 for RBC 2
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has set out a timetable for the improvement of its risk-based capital model for insurers.
Fitch warns on China motor profitability
Fitch Ratings believes motor insurance profitability will hamper the performance of China's general insurers in 2014.
Thailand curfew after military coup
Following a military coup in Thailand on 22 May, a 10pm to 5am curfew is in place meaning travel insurance may become invalid.
66 insurer CEOs commit to Geneva Association Climate Risk Statement
66 chief executives of the world’s leading insurers and reinsurers have confirmed their commitment to The Geneva Association’s Climate Risk Statement.
India government eyes foreign investment increase
The new government of India wants the long-mooted change to the foreign direct investment cap back on the political agenda.
RSA sells Canadian broker to AJ Gallagher
RSA has sold its Canadian broker Noraxis Capital to AJ Gallagher for C$500m (£273m).
Ex-Dual director joins Zurich for Greater China role
Dual's former regional managing director of Asia Philip Chiu has been appointed as financial lines manager, Greater China at Zurich.
Tens of thousands hit by huge flooding in Bosnia and Serbia
Over 40 people have died and thousands of people have been left temporarily homeless after three months of rain fell across three days in Serbia and Bosnia.
Interview: Gaelle Olivier, CEO, general insurance, Axa Asia
Gaelle Olivier, CEO, general insurance, Axa Asia speaks to Andrew Tjaardstra about the insurer's Asian expansion plans.
Vietnam riots cost insurers
Following an outburst of rioting in Vietnam Cathay Century Insurance has had 35 claims from customers which could cost the firm at least $3.5m.
QBE buys remaining 10% stake in Elders Insurance
Australian giant QBE now wholly owns Elders Insurance Underwriting Agency after buying a 10% stake from agribusiness Elders.
Market loss from Flight MH370 could reach $350m
Allianz has revealed the total claims cost for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 could be as much as $350m (£208m).
Zurich sees Q1 global premiums inch upwards
Zurich's gross written premiums and profits showed marginal progress for Q1 2014.
Hong Kong issues Vietnam travel warning
Following riots targeted at Chinese businesses, the Hong Kong government has raised a red warning (raised from amber) for travel to Vietnam.
Over $60m of damage from rain in Guangdong
Heavy rain over the last week in the Chinese province of Guangdong has seen 15 000 claims so far.
Catlin's GWP increased 9.3% in first quarter
Gross written premiums at insurer Catlin climbed 9.3% in the first quarter of 2014 to $2.01bn compared to $1.84bn in Q1 2013.
FIFA extends World Cup injury insurance
FIFA has extended its insurance coverage for players on national team duty that are injured before its squad deadline date of 26 May.
Death toll at Turkish coal mine rises to 278
At least 278 people have been killed after an explosion at a coal mine in the Turkish town of Soma in the Western province of Manisa.
Japanese insurers to offer mandatory motor cover in China
Tokio Marine, NKSJ Holdings and MS&AD Insurance have been approved to offer mandatory motor cover in China.
Hong Kong Independent Insurance Authority moves a step closer
The passage of the Insurance Companies (Amendment) Bill 2014 into Legco has brought an independent regulator a step closer in Hong Kong.
Marsh targets growth in Thailand
International broker Marsh wants to hire staff and grow business by 20% this year at its Thai joint venture Marsh PB.
Heavy rain kills 21 and causes disruption in China, Macau and Hong Kong
Four days of heavy rain in China, Macau and Hong Kong, killed at least 21 people, flooded many areas, disrupted flights and train services.
Warmelink rejoins Towers Watson in Hong Kong
Towers Watson has appointed Marco Warmelink as regional director of its risk management practice for Asia-Pacific.
Lloyd's calls for climate change risk modeling
Lloyd's of London is asking the insurance industry to factor climate change into risk models on an annual basis.